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C527 YKJ

1985 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

229,087 mi
Last recorded229,087 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC527 YKJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2006 229,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front anti roll bar gaiters split

nearside front outer sill jacking point corroded

oil leak

rear cross member bushes slight deteriation

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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C527 YKJ is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1985 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 122,432 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C527 YKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 41 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C527 YKJ registered?

C527 YKJ is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C527 YKJ safe to buy?

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